New Jersey prosecutors dismantle alleged $8 million luxury car theft ring

Authorities allege the year-long operation stole more than 90 high-end vehicles before sending many to buyers in West Africa. TRENTON, N.J. — Sixty-three people have been charged in what New Jersey authorities…

New Rochelle Man Accused of Selling Illegal Fireworks Online Ahead of Fourth of July

Police say a 25-year-old New Rochelle resident was arrested after an investigation into the online sale of illegal fireworks led to a controlled purchase valued at $500 or more. A New Rochelle…

Stolen shotgun missing for decades found in New Jersey drug bust

Police say a Hackensack man was arrested after investigators recovered heroin packaged for sale, firearms and a shotgun reported stolen more than 30 years ago. HACKENSACK, N.J. — A shotgun reported stolen…

New York Law Barring Most Officers From Wearing Face Coverings During Public Interactions Takes Effect

A new New York law prohibiting most local, state, and federal law enforcement officers from wearing face coverings while interacting with the public is now in effect, setting the stage for an…

Child exploitation investigation leads to arrest of upstate New York man

State police say a 57-year-old man is facing state and federal charges after a child exploitation investigation uncovered alleged child sexual abuse material. JAY, N.Y. — A North Country man has been…

New York Pride Festival Canceled After School Board Member Charged with Explicit Chats With Children

The vice president of the Cazenovia Central School District Board of Education resigned after his arrest on child-related charges, while the nonprofit organization he founded voted to dissolve and cancel its upcoming…

Bad Cop List: Multiple New Jersey State Troopers Identified in OAG Major Incident Report

From domestic violence allegations and drunken driving crashes to excessive force convictions and falsifying information during investigations, New Jersey State Police disciplinary records reveal a troubling list of misconduct cases involving troopers…

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Tren de Aragua Gang Member Arrested by ICE After Release on New York Felony Assault Charge

Federal agents arrested a Venezuelan national and suspected Tren de Aragua gang member after local authorities previously released him despite an ICE detainer tied to a pending felony assault case. A suspected…

Explosions Shake North Tonawanda Neighborhood as Suspect Surrenders During Police Operation

A police operation involving North Tonawanda detectives and New York State Police ended with a suspect surrendering after authorities deployed flashbang devices at a residence on Vandervoort Street. A large law enforcement…

New Jersey Media Company Wins Legal Battle to Save YouTube Embeds from Copyright Trolls

TOMS RIVER, N.J. — What started as a routine copyright demand against a small New Jersey news outlet evolved into a high-stakes legal fight over one of the most fundamental tools in…

New Jersey Issues World Cup Travel Warning: Only Use State Endorsed Transportation

State officials say fans who fail to secure approved travel plans in advance risk getting stuck in gridlock around MetLife Stadium. EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. — New Jersey officials are warning soccer fans…

New Jersey Media Company Vows Fight Against Ukrainian-Born Copyright Troll Oliya Fedun, Freedomnews.TV

Shore News Network says it will not settle a copyright lawsuit filed by FreedomNews.TV owner Oliya Fedun, arguing the case is based on the lawful embedding and reporting of publicly available YouTube…

Colorado Agitator Among Six Arrested as Delaney Hall Protests Continue in Newark

Six people were arrested during overnight demonstrations outside Newark’s Delaney Hall detention facility, including two individuals who police say had already been arrested at previous protests. Newark police arrested six protesters during…

Police Search for Murder Suspect Who Shot Driver from Another Moving Vehicle

Baltimore County detectives are searching for a gunman who fatally shot a 22-year-old man while both vehicles were traveling northbound on York Road Friday afternoon. Towson, Md. – Baltimore County Police are…

Protester from New York Arrested for Setting Dumpster Fire at Delaney Hall

Newark, NJ — A Brooklyn man accused of setting a dumpster on fire during protests at Delaney Hall and attempting to ignite a second fire days later has been arrested, Newark officials…

Two Out-Of-State Agitators Arrested for Attacking Cops at Delaney Hall

Newark, NJ — Two out-of-state protesters now face aggravated assault charges after authorities say a demonstration outside Delaney Hall escalated into a confrontation with Newark police officers, resulting in arrests and multiple…

Four Illegal Tren de Aragua Members Plead Guilty in Bronx Double Murder That Killed Two New Yorkers

Federal prosecutors say four members of the Venezuelan gang Tren de Aragua admitted their roles in a Bronx shooting that left two New York City residents dead and a third wounded. Bronx,…

Two men who kidnapped New York taxi driver charged

Two Wyandanch men are accused of threatening a taxi driver with a knife, stealing cash, and forcing the vehicle to stop during a ride from Queens to Suffolk County. Suffolk County, N.Y.…

New Jersey launches World Cup trafficking crackdown as officials brace for surge in visitors

Statewide awareness campaign rolls out ahead of East Rutherford matches with warnings, training and multilingual alerts NEWARK, N.J. — New Jersey officials have unveiled a statewide human trafficking awareness and prevention campaign…

Brooklyn Driver Gets Up to 10 Years for Fatal Bushwick Hit-and-Run While Fleeing Police

Brooklyn, NY — A Brooklyn man who sped through stop signs and a red light while fleeing police, then struck two women crossing a Bushwick street and killed one of them, has…

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